Re: [CR] Correct tubular rims for '83 Trek 970

(Example: Framebuilders:Bernard Carré)

Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:02:07 -0500
From: "Wayne Bingham" <blkmktbks@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [CR] Correct tubular rims for '83 Trek 970


Interesting thing is that the rims are not specified in Trek's brochure for the '83 970. For the '84 770 the rims are specified as Super Champion Aspen tubulars with Wolber Pro 84 tires.

-- Wayne Bingham Lovettsville, Virginia USA

On 1/19/09, Silverman <rsilvercat@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Greetings, folks. I figure if anybody would be knowledgeable in the correct
> wheelset for a classic '83 Trek 970 (Columbus SL tubing, Super Record
> gruppo) it would be this group.
>
> I recently purchased (& probably overpaid for) the above-mentioned bike.
> It came outfitted with Wheelsmith-built clincher wheels on Specialized hubs.
> I did receive the never-laced Super Record 36H low flange hubs from the
> seller. Coincidentally, I have a set of NOS Wolber Super Champion
> Arc-en-Ciel 36H tubular rims in anodized (NOT polished) silver finish. The
> stickers on the rims are black and gold. Can anyone enlighten me as to
> whether these rims would be relatively "period correct" for my
> restoration/rebuild?
>
> Bill Silverman
> Pasadena, CA, USA
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